Character Art Karson from The Fall of Kingdoms book series by Andy Lee Barnes 8x10” oil painting #booksky #romantasybook #fantasybook #artsky #artist #art #traditionalart

Excerpt from artist statement: There have always been uncomfortable parts of my religion. I used to be able to tuck those things away & hope that someday it’ll make sense. But as years go, things are no longer willing to stay tucked away. Instead my religious foundation is vanishing. #artsky #art

In Hinduism the white lotus is a symbol of knowledge. I thought it appropriate to paint one on this book stack painting. 5x7” oil painting on board . #booksky #artsky #traditionalart #art #bookreaders

Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. I drove the loop in June, stopping often to take photos. I have been slowly making paintings from those photos. There are a lot of negatives that can be said about Utah but it is undeniably one of the most beautiful states in our country . #artsky #artist #art #traditionalart

I bought a box of pears and decided they were too beautifully wonky shaped to go unpainted. 5x7 oil on board #artsky #blueskyartist #traditionalart #stilllifepainting

Ever felt that there was something wrong with U? U don’t fit in. U try to change. Nothing works. Then something happens. Maybe U meet a like minded person. Maybe U learn something new. But most importantly, U realize there was never anything wrong with U. U just weren’t where U belong #artsky #art

Today’s feature is an excerpt from Nancy L. Penrose’s essay, “In a Labyrinth, Time is Suspended.” Link here: turningleafjournal.com/2025/06/01/n... We commission at least 1 original piece of artwork per issue & worked with Artist @anitaeralieschley.bsky.social to create this one

Review 2/5 MA Romantasy, very formulaic -weakMFC & toughMMC shadowdaddy enemy to lovers -MFC forced into trial, gets strong & discovers hidden powers & destiny -formulaic friendships, relationships too predictable -interesting concept of afterlife Fast mindless reading to pass the time #bookreview

Review 4⭐️ Norse mythology based Open door romantacy series for MA readers -multiple POV characters w/ their own interesting stories & arcs -magic -multiple villains -mysterious dark magic -secret identities -oppressive kingdom/tyranny -monsters -rebellion -cliffhanger #bookreview #fantasy #booksky

As the US enters the war between Israel & Iran, I’m seeing another surge of antiMuslim sentiment. There are MILLIONS that follow Islam. Extremist groups are a small minority. Most Muslims denounce the actions of terrorists as anti Islam. My grandfather was Muslim. I have no tolerance for ignorance.

review 4.5/5⭐️ -fan/Scifi -apocalypse -survival -unique magic -unique cultures/races -ancient artifacts -motherdaughter conflict -fascinating characters -looking for connections -hopeful ending & found family -trigger: violence against children -.5 not all questions answered #bookreview #booksky

Know what these paintings have in common? All were commissioned! My commissions are open again Types of com seen: Portrait Poem&memoir illustration Vacation spot Favorite flower Book places imagination Painting made for large print order(I still have original) -Have an idea? Let’s talk #art #artsky

A small fanart oil painting for Project Hail Mary. 5/5⭐️ Hard Scifi
World Ending Crisis
Government secrets 
Loner
Physics/math/bio molecular biology etc
Unlikely friendship 
Found family
Perfect Ending #booksky #Bookreview #scifi #traditionalart

I’ve read 35 books so far this year & my favorites so far in order: -Project Hail Mary/Andy Weir/Hard Scifi -Defiant/Brandon Sanderson/YA scifi -Aelfyn Archives series/Samantha Amstutz/Romantasy -The Fifth Season/N.K. Jemisin/HighFantasy Have you read any of the books below? #booksky #bookreview

Abish 11x14” One of the 3 women mentioned by name in scriptures I grew up reading. It was many years before I noticed the now glaring absence of women. I painted all 3. I can’t listen to the justifications for the absence of women anymore. I’m shocked by how long I listened. #womensvoices #Art

Review 3/5 Dark fantasy/horror 3 ⭐️ because enjoyed the first 3/4 & writing -loved fairytale/folklore style -the ending completely fell apart for me. Thought Slewfoot’s actions took opposite turn from leadup. Abitha lost compassion. Edward’s story came to nothing. #bookreview #fantasybook #booksky

Book 1 of 3 review 4/5 Great story a bit too heavy for me triggers: child abuse,death & murder -apocalyptic event -fascinating world, cultures People born with unique abilities, some dangerous -story follows 3 MFCs -unique writing style -MA rating #bookreview #fantasy #booksky #fantasybookreview

Over the last few years I’ve been working on a personal project making portraits and telling the stories of my ancestors. Trump’s meeting with Merz and implying Merz would be sad about the end of Nazi Germany is absolutely insulting. A US president should be able to think beyond stereotypes.

My Oma. My German heritage. My painting. I generally avoid talking politics but Trump implying that the German Chancellor would be sad about the end of the Nazis is beyond ignorant.

Book review 5/5 So good! It’s become one of my favorite books -lots of scientific talk about physics, math, etc but important to the plot & I actually learned a few things -Earth in danger -fascinating alien life & microbiology -great characters -friendship #booksky #bookreview #scifibook #scifi

An illustration I just made for a memoir essay called “In a Labyrinth, Time is Suspended” by Nancy Penrose for the literary magazine “The Turning Leaf Journal.” I’m being commissioned more & more for illustration work. It’s a nice change #artsky #illustration #artist #painting #traditionalart #art

FanArt question for authors! I’ve recently been getting requests for fanart commissions. I’ve been saying no because I worry about copyright infringement But it’s getting hard for me to pass on that extra income. What are your thoughts on artists selling FanArt #booksky #authors #fanart #writers

An older work of mine. I’ve been looking back at my older works lately. I’m feeling uninspired so I’m looking back at what I was most passionate about creating and hoping to find that spark again. When art is your career it’s too easy to get caught up in what sells vs what you want #artsky #art

Cozy Game review 5/5 Absolutely love the My Time series. Sandrock was a lot of fun. monsters to fight Great environment Post apocalyptic world Fun NPCs Good story Decorate your space DLC lets you tame monsters for pets! (Penskys!) Stardew Valley fans will love it #switchgames #cozygames #gamereview

“Not Forgotten”mixed media Many people find this to be too gruesome but I found beauty in the dead bird that I stumbled upon while hiking in the mountains w/ my husband. Its tiny body was mostly feathers & bones but undisturbed in his resting place under the aspen trees #artsky #art #traditionalart

Book review half 2.5/5 -rambling -very predictable -nothing happens thru majority of book -not until the VERY ending cliffhanger did something interesting finally happen -ending made it interesting enough that I’ll read the sequel but it took a lot to get there. #booksky #bookreview

Reread it for 20th anniversary of the release. It’s the 4th time I’ve read this. I bought the paperback in 2006. Considered by many to be his least liked book but I LOVE it. It blew me away the 1st time I read it. High Fantasy Complex Magic system Fascinating characters Emotional journeys #booksky

Miniature painting! 2” dollhouse frame with my original mini oil painting. #artist #art #artsky #traditionalart #oilpainting #stilllife

Book review Last book in series I tried to like this series, it had potentially interesting characters but it just never came through for me. Writing was only okay Didn’t like how stories ended for several characters Ending felt forced and had too many plot holes. 2.5 ⭐️ #bookreview #booksky

I like to post quick reviews of the books I read. I just deleted a post because I found out the coverart was AI! As an artist I can’t support that. Hire an actual artist to make your coverart, your character art, etc. Include it in your budget. Art matters #booksky #bookreview #art #coverart #artist

Look at me getting to 100 followers on Bluesky haha But seriously that’s a 100people! Thanks for being here, looking at my art, Looking at the books I read & even the sometimes games I play. Just wait until I start posting photos of my cats &my grandson😆 #booksky #artsky #artist #art #fantasybooks

Motherhood is only one possible aspect of womanhood. For gifts for women on the fringes, check out my shop. Happy Mother’s Day to those that celebrate. anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com music: Lilith by Saint Avangeline #artsky #traditionalart #womensupportingwomen #portrait #art #artists #artwork

“Connected.” This piece is about how technology (specifically smart phone technology) can keep us connected during times of isolation. Video calls, texting, social media etc really are amazing. Being able to text someone anytime, anywhere is nothing short of miraculous. #artsky #mixedmediaart #art

Spoiler free review: Indie book Enjoying this series so much I made a portrait of fav character. -multiple fae races and cultures -romance for MA readers -lgbtq (my fav slowburn couple in series) & cis/poly romances -political intrigue -unique magic systems -emotional journeys #bookreview #booksky

My Angels with bad posture are about the imperfections we see within ourselves. More often than not, those supposed imperfections are actually perfectly inconsequential to our lives and ultimate happiness Mixed media 8x10” #artsky #art #mixedmediaart #drawing #angel #artist #traditionalart

Here’s an older painting of mine “Same Path, Different Journey.” This painting has never sold and I believe it’s because it’s not “pretty” nor is sexism a pretty topic. Do you only buy pretty art? anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com/listing/1105... #artsky #womensworld #artist #feministart #artist #art

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Mental health Art, Religious Art, Feminist Art, More anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com . #artsky #artist #art

8.5x14” oil The Mystic:She is spiritual and feels connected to a higher power. Her focus is often directed inward searching for inner peace. She is deeply introverted & enjoys her solitude. A seeker of harmony and inner calm she is also often able to help others feel balanced. #artsky #artist #art

Blackberries oil on panel 5x7” . #artsky #art #artist

Happy Birthday Oma. I have no doubt you’re keeping the other angels in line telling them what they should be doing & exactly how they should be doing it wagging your finger at them when they aren’t lol. Hopefully you’re not cussing them out while you do it…then again, I hope you are lol #art #artsky

Some thoughts about the artist that is within ALL of us. #artsky #artist #art #creativity #artistonbluesky

10x11” oilpainting. I’m calling this “Bright Spot.” Like I said in my last post, I love to read. I read to escape the stresses of life. This last year has been especially stressful so I’ve been reading a lot. Reading is a bright spot in my sometimes dark days. #art #artsky #booksky #artist #oilpaint

Oil painting 10x11” Reading is my escape. I read a lot of fantasy and sci fi. Real life is stressful, so I like being swept away to imaginary places. I like villains defeated by magic, swords and dragons. Real life is so much harder. I call this painting “Imagination.” #artsky #booksky #art

Some new little dandelions. 5x7” oil on panel. Dandelions get a lot of hate but I love them. #artsky #artistsonbluesky #traditionalart #oilpainting #landscapeart #art

A new little 5x7” oil painting. An imaginary landscape. Doesn’t it feel like an illustration to a fairytale? . #artsky #artist #traditionalart #oilpainting #landscapepainting #blueskyartist

A drawing I made in 2020. . #artsky #blueskyartist #drawing #portraitdrawing

My son-in-law asked for this portrait of himself. He’s a huge Manchester United fan and wanted this memorialized. . #artsky #traditionalart #portraitpainting #artistonbluesky

EchoesofPlumGrove cute look supernatural twist 1st try =impossible -items decayed fast & energy needed constant renewal making quests too difficult to complete. Started over turned off decay & hunger so was able to complete game Mining is useless Nothing to explore Lots of grinding & not much more

review: Book1 -fun characters -needed better editing/writing -felt like HungerGames fanfic Novelette -bittersweet since we know the tragic ending -hoping Mak is in book3 Book2 -better writing -a lot of character development -cliffhanger Hopefully upcoming book3 pulls it all together #booksky

There’s a recent art trend of women w/ their faces covered by flowers. To me it comes across as dismissive & objectifying. It reminds me of the saying “Don’t worry your pretty little head about it.” A dismissive phrase said to women by men. Here she is no longer allowing herself to be hidden #art